2nd Quarter Student Council hosted a staff surprise today in the form of an apple bar! Staff at TGS picked an apple, sliced it, and added some of the yummy, fun toppings that were provided. TGS is a SWEET place to learn and grow because of all the wonderful staff!
Christmas Week Dress-Up Days at TGS!
The TGS Student Council invites all students and staff to help spread holiday cheer by participating in our themed dress-up days next week! We can’t wait to see the halls filled with festive fun.
Dress-Up Schedule:
• Monday – Polar Express
Wear your coziest pajamas!
• Tuesday – Santa vs. Grinch
Pick your side, wear red or green!
• Wednesday – Christmas Vacation
Bring the tropical holiday vibes with Hawaiian gear!
• Thursday – Holiday Headwear Day
Show off your favorite holiday hats, headbands, or accessories!
• Friday – All Things Christmas
Go all out in your most spirited Christmas gear!
Let’s make it a week full of joy, color, and Christmas spirit at TGS!
The TGS Student Council invites all students and staff to help spread holiday cheer by participating in our themed dress-up days next week! We can’t wait to see the halls filled with festive fun.
Dress-Up Schedule:
• Monday – Polar Express
Wear your coziest pajamas!
• Tuesday – Santa vs. Grinch
Pick your side, wear red or green!
• Wednesday – Christmas Vacation
Bring the tropical holiday vibes with Hawaiian gear!
• Thursday – Holiday Headwear Day
Show off your favorite holiday hats, headbands, or accessories!
• Friday – All Things Christmas
Go all out in your most spirited Christmas gear!
Let’s make it a week full of joy, color, and Christmas spirit at TGS!
Congratulations to our TGS students who achieved a perfect score on last year’s English Language Arts state assessment! This is an incredible accomplishment, and we are so proud of you both. Your hard work and dedication truly shine!
What is The Morning Buzz?
It’s a weekly Friday gathering where all TGS teachers are invited to come together, share laughs, tell stories, and build connections beyond the classroom. It’s a simple, fun way for our staff to start the morning feeling supported, appreciated, and part of a team.
Today’s Buzz included a Little Debbie snack gift exchange, adding even more sweetness to our Friday!
We’re grateful for the positive energy our teachers bring to TGS every day.
It’s a weekly Friday gathering where all TGS teachers are invited to come together, share laughs, tell stories, and build connections beyond the classroom. It’s a simple, fun way for our staff to start the morning feeling supported, appreciated, and part of a team.
Today’s Buzz included a Little Debbie snack gift exchange, adding even more sweetness to our Friday!
We’re grateful for the positive energy our teachers bring to TGS every day.
5th graders in Mrs. Schabbing’s reading classes enjoyed a fun and flavorful Book Tasting Feast! Students selected a favorite book, wrote a summary to persuade classmates to give it a try, and brought in a treat that connected to their story. They loved exploring each other’s top picks, adding new titles to their “want to read” lists, and of course, sampling all the delicious snacks!
Thanks to all who supported our online book fair at TGS. We raised almost $600 in funds for brand new books for the library! We are so blessed to be part of such a supportive community.
Congratulations to the book fair raffle winners!
Congratulations to the book fair raffle winners!
First-grade teachers and the Title Reading Crew had an important message for everyone on 6-7 Day! How many nights a week should you be reading????? 6-7!!!!!!
The annual First Grade Friendsgiving Feast was another huge success. These Pilgrims and Native Americans did not leave hungry! We are thankful for these little turkeys!
Mrs. Kinkler’s first graders have been busy creating Thankful Spoons to celebrate Thanksgiving! Each student decorated a special spoon that can be used at home to help friends and family share what they are thankful for.
The hope is that these thoughtful little spoons inspire a new family tradition, one filled with connection, gratitude, and happy memories year after year.
We are so proud of the kindness, creativity, and heart our first graders put into this project. Wishing all of our families a Thanksgiving full of warmth and thankfulness!
The hope is that these thoughtful little spoons inspire a new family tradition, one filled with connection, gratitude, and happy memories year after year.
We are so proud of the kindness, creativity, and heart our first graders put into this project. Wishing all of our families a Thanksgiving full of warmth and thankfulness!
Thank you to all our students and staff for making American Education Week such a fun and spirited celebration! Each day brought creative dress-up themes, and we loved seeing everyone participate and show their school pride.
Throughout the week, we also surprised our daily gift certificate winners. Congratulations to all who were chosen; you helped make the week even more exciting!
Thank you, TEA, for sponsoring American Education Week!
Throughout the week, we also surprised our daily gift certificate winners. Congratulations to all who were chosen; you helped make the week even more exciting!
Thank you, TEA, for sponsoring American Education Week!
First graders in Mrs. Mellendorf's class completed a nonfiction unit over Owls. They concluded their unit by "trying" to be silent flyers just like those interesting owls!
TGS has officially wrapped up our “Food for Friends” drive, and what an incredible success it was!
Our school-wide goal was 6,900 items, and our amazing students went above and beyond, collecting over 9,000 items to donate to Catholic Charities. Because we met our goal, the entire school has earned a NO HOMEWORK day coming soon!
Today, our 2nd quarter Student Council members, along with volunteers from the TJHS Student Council, helped load all the donated items.
A huge THANK YOU to all TGS families for your generosity and support in making this drive such a success!
Our school-wide goal was 6,900 items, and our amazing students went above and beyond, collecting over 9,000 items to donate to Catholic Charities. Because we met our goal, the entire school has earned a NO HOMEWORK day coming soon!
Today, our 2nd quarter Student Council members, along with volunteers from the TJHS Student Council, helped load all the donated items.
A huge THANK YOU to all TGS families for your generosity and support in making this drive such a success!
Thursday, November 20th, in Illinois is considered "Family Reading Night." This is an annual statewide event to encourage families to spend quality time reading together. Reading together can be an enjoyable activity for children and help encourage a passion for reading that can last a lifetime. We encourage you to take a little bit of time out of your day on November 20th to sit down and read with your child or children. “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” -- Dr. Seuss
Ladies from the Effingham County Home and Community Education group made homemade bookmarks for our students and surprised a class with them in the library! Our students were so excited to receive new bookmarks for their books!
The TGS Student Council and staff came together to support the Thoele family after the devastating house fire that resulted in a total loss.
Through the generosity of our school community, a donation was made to help the family begin rebuilding and recovering during this difficult time.
We are proud to see our students and staff demonstrate kindness, compassion, and the true spirit of TGS.
Through the generosity of our school community, a donation was made to help the family begin rebuilding and recovering during this difficult time.
We are proud to see our students and staff demonstrate kindness, compassion, and the true spirit of TGS.
Mrs. Drees’ 3rd graders put their teamwork to the test!
Students worked together in groups to design and build their very own marble mazes. It was a fun, hands-on activity that encouraged creativity, collaboration, and strategic planning. Great job, 3rd grade!
Students worked together in groups to design and build their very own marble mazes. It was a fun, hands-on activity that encouraged creativity, collaboration, and strategic planning. Great job, 3rd grade!
Just a reminder that our online book fair at TGS starts today and runs through November 17th! Visit book-efairs.follettcontent.com and use the code 64g1x to shop. Students get a free drawstring bag with purchase while supplies last. All purchases will earn 20% back in book money for our library! Books will be shipped approximately 10-12 days after the close of the book fair to our school for free. If you would like to keep your books as a gift, there is an option for that, and your books will be held for pickup in the office.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us build a strong reading culture at TGS!
Big News! We are going to try something a little different this year. Teutopolis Grade School is hosting an online book fair from November 10th - 17th. Visit book-efairs.follettcontent.com and use the code 64g1x to shop. You can browse before those dates, but the ability to purchase will begin on November 10th. Students get a free drawstring bag with purchase while supplies last. All purchases will earn 20% back in book money for our library! Books will be shipped approximately 10-12 days after the close of the book fair to our school for free. If you would like to keep your books as a gift, there is an option for that, and your books will be held for pickup in the office.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us build a strong reading culture at TGS!
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us build a strong reading culture at TGS!
Sock hops, root beer floats, and poodle skirts — oh my!
Our kindergarteners had a rockin’ good time celebrating the 50th day of school in true 1950s style!
Our kindergarteners had a rockin’ good time celebrating the 50th day of school in true 1950s style!
Lots of laughter, costumes, and Halloween fun for our preschoolers yesterday!
